Drinkhacker Reads – 12.17.2012 – Game of Thrones Gets a Beer

The New York Times is reporting the arrival of a new line of beers based on the hit HBO series Game Of Thrones. The first offering, Iron Throne Blonde Ale, will arrive in time for the Season 3 premiere this March, with more editions to follow. [New York Times]

The Daily Beast offers a review of William Knoedelseder’s expansive history of the 150 year history of the Anheuser-Busch family empire, its ultimate downfall, and eventual purchase by InBev. [Daily Beast]

The final installment of Drinkhacker’s residency at The Daily went live this weekend, with a most appropriate closing topic: the science of the hangover. [The Daily]

And finally, in what has to be the absolute weirdest flavored vodka on the market: pickles. Ohio real estate developer John Lloyd mixes pickle juice and vodka to create something truly original. Truly, truly original. Chilled Dills will be available in Ohio very soon. [Chillicothe Gazette]